Cells, Genes & MoleculesComputational ModelsGrowth & Development What drives cambium development? Using a mathematical model to test a proposed cambial cell division feedback loop. Rachel ShekarMarch 27, 2023
Cells, Genes & MoleculesComputational ModelsGrowth & Development Unlocking the secret to breeding high yielding protein-rich wheat Models enable the optimization of multiple trait trade-offs. Rachel ShekarMarch 21, 2023
Computational Models Introducing Cropbox: a declarative crop modeling framework Plant modelers do not also need to be software engineers thanks to Cropbox framework Rachel ShekarMarch 6, 2023
Cells, Genes & MoleculesComputational Models Is photorespiration necessary for photosynthesis? Modelling unveils the role of photorespiration in stabilizing the Calvin cycle. Rachel ShekarFebruary 7, 2023
Computational ModelsGrowth & Development How to account for clonal pup mass Modeling differences in reproductive effort between iteroparous and semelparous reproductive strategies in Bromeliaceae Rachel ShekarJanuary 4, 2023
Cells, Genes & MoleculesComputational ModelsGrowth & Development Why is active carbon storage being ignored by modelers? Active carbon pools need to be included for accurate simulation of plant growth patterns under fluctuating environments. Rachel ShekarDecember 21, 2022
Computational ModelsGrowth & Developmentin silico Plants Improving crop modeling using machine learning Integration of machine learning and crop modelling can optimize predictions of plant growth and yield. Rachel ShekarSeptember 30, 2022
Cells, Genes & MoleculesComputational Modelsin silico Plants Modelling pollen competition Identification of traits affecting pollen performance Rachel ShekarSeptember 27, 2022
Cells, Genes & MoleculesComputational Modelsin silico Plants New open source software for identifying candidate genes Introducing cageminer, an R/Bioconductor package to prioritize candidate genes by integrating GWAS and gene coexpression networks Rachel ShekarSeptember 20, 2022
Cells, Genes & MoleculesComputational Modelsin silico Plants Simulating red:far red ratio in your model The best method depends on your goal, need for accuracy, and computing allowance Rachel ShekarSeptember 14, 2022
Computational ModelsGrowth & DevelopmentLife Autonomous construction of 3D leaves An assessment of deep generative networks in creating realistic 3D data Rachel ShekarSeptember 8, 2022
Cells, Genes & MoleculesComputational Models Machine learning used to identify transcription factor-DNA interactions Surveying machine learning methods to improve detection of binding sites. Rachel ShekarSeptember 5, 2022
Computational ModelsEcosystemsGrowth & Development Modelling perennial grass phenology Predicting phenology can provide insight into better management. Rachel ShekarAugust 31, 2022
Cells, Genes & MoleculesComputational ModelsGrowth & Development Increased soybean yields finally achieved Bioengineering boosts photosynthesis and increases yields in food crops for the first time ever. Rachel ShekarAugust 18, 2022